Inscriptions "all'antica" of the Sepulchral Monument of Emperor Maximilian I in Innsbruck by the Calligrapher George Bocskay (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the work of György Bocskay, a prominent Hungarian calligrapher, focusing on his creation of Latin inscriptions for the sepulchral monument of Emperor Maximilian I in Innsbruck. It explores Bocskay's artistic techniques, specifically his use of acid etching, and situates the inscriptions within the context of sixteenth-century antiquarianism at the Habsburg court. The study highlights the architectural and artistic evolution of the sepulchral monument and examines the interplay between the inscriptions, the artistic designs, and the historical significance of the emperor's legacy.